Looking to purchase my 1st road bike and i just had a question on sizing.

funnyclub

Hey guys as per my title im looking to start cycling.
My initial plan as ive missed the bike to work scheme in work was to buy a cheap 2nd bike at around 300 and then upgrade if i like cycling when the bike to work opens up in work again.

Anyway i went to my local bike shop and he has a lovely bmc sl 105 like new there for around 800 euro.
I took it for a spin and i really liked it. The only thing is it has a xl frame.
Im 6ft 2" and the guy said its ok for me. Hed just lower the saddle a little and fit a shorter stem to it.

It felt good riding it just wondering should i get a smaller frame?

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funnyclub wrote: »

Hey guys as per my title im looking to start cycling.
My initial plan as ive missed the bike to work scheme in work was to buy a cheap 2nd bike at around 300 and then upgrade if i like cycling when the bike to work opens up in work again.

Anyway i went to my local bike shop and he has a lovely bmc sl 105 like new there for around 800 euro.
I took it for a spin and i really liked it. The only thing is it has a xl frame.
Im 6ft 2" and the guy said its ok for me. Hed just lower the saddle a little and fit a shorter stem to it.

It felt good riding it just wondering should i get a smaller frame?

Xl or size 60mm should do it, Love to know where you can get a BMC 105 for 800...

funnyclub

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Xl or size 60mm should do it, Love to know where you can get a BMC 105 for 800...

Its not new mate but may as well be!
Its a streetracer model!

funnyclub

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Xl or size 60mm should do it, Love to know where you can get a BMC 105 for 800...

Sorry shows im a total newb its actually a Streetfire SSX01.

funnyclub

This is the bike. Stuck a deposit down today Hopefully pic it up next week.

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funnyclub wrote: »

This is the bike. Stuck a deposit down today Hopefully pic it up next week.

Nice bike, you got a great deal at 800euro, best of luck with it.

Seaneh

Looks a bargain for the price especially if he is throwing in a few after sale benefits and a limited warranty.

Ryath

funnyclub wrote: »

This is the bike. Stuck a deposit down today Hopefully pic it up next week.

Recognize that wall You got a bargain there was admiring it myself a few weeks ago too big for me though. It is in mint condition it's probably not even done 200k

funnyclub

Ryath wrote: »

Recognize that wall You got a bargain there was admiring it myself a few weeks ago too big for me though. It is in mint condition it's probably not even done 200k

Ya I'm very happy with it. The lad I dealt with in Outdoor Escape was very helpful indeed which also helped with my decision I'd gone to a few other shops around Dublin and didn't get the same level of service!

spoke2cun

Wow. Great deal. Lovely bike. We'll done. Kudos to that LBS, whoever they are. Best of luck with it. You will love cycling and make sure you enjoy it!